Postcode WN1 1BH is located in a major urban area, within the Wigan Central ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigan Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 599.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wigan Central is £42,819 per year. The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Wigan Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,991 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Wigan Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 599.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wigan Central is £42,819 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 117 ft away from WN1 1BH.
Wigan Central near WN1 1BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wigan Wallgate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wigan Wallgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan Wallgate |
| 0.3 mi | Wigan North Western | N/A | Walking directions to Wigan North Western |
| 0.9 mi | Ince (Manchester) | N/A | Walking directions to Ince (Manchester) |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Wigan Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £1,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £447,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £138,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wigan Central
In the WN1 1BH postcode area, located within Wigan Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN1 1BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Food Plus | Marsh Lane, Wigan, WN1 1AF | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Marsh Lane, Wigan, WN1 1AF | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Station Market | Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BE | Walking directions to Station Market |
| 0.2 mi | Newpoz Shop | Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA | Walking directions to Newpoz Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN1 1BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lee Moffitt
Wigan Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Nandy
Wigan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.